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How to Choose a Mortgage Advisor in the UK
Not sure where to start?
Learn how to compare mortgage advisers, check their credentials, understand their fees and choose someone whose service suits your requirements.
How Much Does a Mortgage Advisor Cost in the UK?
Understand the fees before you commit.
Discover how mortgage advisers charge, the difference between customer fees and lender commission, and what to ask about costs before proceeding.
Mortgage Advisor vs Mortgage Broker: What's the Difference?
Two common terms, but what do they actually mean?
Understand how mortgage advisers and brokers work, why lender access matters and how different services may compare.
How to Check if a Mortgage Advisor Is FCA Authorised
Know what to check before receiving mortgage advice.
Find out how to check a firm's regulatory status, understand appointed representatives and recognise potential warning signs.
10 Questions to Ask a Mortgage Advisor Before You Proceed
Make your first conversation count.
Use our practical checklist to ask about FCA authorisation, lender access, fees, mortgage costs and the support you'll receive throughout the application process.
Looking for a Local Mortgage Advisor?
We'll help match you with a mortgage adviser who covers your area.
Whether you prefer telephone, video or face-to-face appointments, Local Advisors offers a straightforward way to connect with a mortgage adviser who can discuss your requirements.
Our matching service is free, and the advisers we introduce offer a free initial consultation.
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- ✓ No obligation to proceed
About Local Advisors
Local Advisors is a UK mortgage-adviser introduction service.
We help people looking for mortgage advice connect with advisers who cover their area.
We don't provide personalised mortgage advice or recommend mortgage products. Any regulated mortgage advice is provided by the adviser you're introduced to, and any applicable advice fees are agreed separately with that adviser.